Yardbarker: Kris Josephhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/players/kris_joseph/201443
Recent articles about Kris Josephen-usKris Joseph signs in China, probably to avoid being cut by the Celtics againOld/new/old friend Kris Joseph is moving as far away from Danny Ainge as humanly possible.
Joseph, who was cut by the Celtics in July after being acquired as a salary equalizer in the mega-deal between the Celtics and Nets, is heading to China. Here's the blurb from ESPN's rumor page.
Free agent forward Kris Joseph has made a decision where he's going to play this upcoming season.
Ryan Wolstat of Toronto Sun tweeted early Monday morning: "Canada's hoops roster is now set. Kris Joseph has left team to sign contract to play in China and Kyle Landry is out due to injury."
Teams in China don't like to give NBA-outs in player contracts and there is a good chance this applies to Joseph's contract. The earliest Joseph could attempt to re-sign with an NBA club is after the CBA season in late March to early April.
While most players would like the option of an opt-out, I can picture Joseph simply being happy knowing that there is no feasible way that Ainge can release him until at least 26 Aug 2013 15:56:00 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kris_joseph_signs_in_china_probably_to_avoid_being_cut_by_the_celtics_again/s1_7933_14383088
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kris_joseph_signs_in_china_probably_to_avoid_being_cut_by_the_celtics_again/s1_7933_14383088Kris Joseph signs in China, probably to avoid being cut by the Celtics againhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/kris_joseph_signs_in_china_probably_to_avoid_being_cut_by_the_celtics_again/s1_7933_14383088http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/3/63ffb8509b5917c8358508cdc6d3133e6556c7f0/top_story/6677336.jpgCeltics waive Kris Joseph, ending his brief second stint with the teamWell that was quick. Per the Celtics.
The Boston Celtics announced today that they have waived forward Kris Joseph.
Joseph, a 6'7" forward, was originally drafted by the Celtics with the 51st overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. He appeared in 10 games split between Boston and Brooklyn and totaled 11 points and nine rebounds over 54 minutes. Joseph also appeared in 27 games split between the Springfield Armor and the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League averaging 18.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.7 steals in 34.0 minutes per game and was named to the All-NBDL Second Team. He was acquired by the Celtics in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets on July 12.
So Joseph's second stint with the team lasts precisely three days. You knew something had to be up when Danny Ainge said "We're still deciding what to do with Kris" at today's introductory news conference, and now we know exactly what they were planning on doing with him.
The Celtics still have work to do with their roster,15 Jul 2013 16:56:00 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/celtics_waive_kris_joseph_ending_his_brief_second_stint_with_the_team/s1_7933_14059667
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/celtics_waive_kris_joseph_ending_his_brief_second_stint_with_the_team/s1_7933_14059667Celtics waive Kris Joseph, ending his brief second stint with the teamhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/celtics_waive_kris_joseph_ending_his_brief_second_stint_with_the_team/s1_7933_14059667http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/3/63ffb8509b5917c8358508cdc6d3133e6556c7f0/top_story/6677336.jpgBrooklyn Nets sign Celtics draft pick Kris Joseph to a 10 day contract According to Comcast Sports Net's Jessica Camerato, former Celtic Kris Joseph just signed a 10 day contract with the Brooklyn Nets:
The #Nets signed former #Celtics Kris Joseph to 10-day contract.
— Jessica Camerato (@JCameratoNBA) April 2, 2013
Joseph was selected by the Celtics in the seconds round of the 2012 NBA draft as the 51st overall pick, and was released by Boston on January 6, 2013. Many Celtics fans had high hopes for Joseph after he played well during the 2012 Summer League. Joseph was also a teammate of Fab Melo at Syracuse.
After being waived by the Celtics, Joseph has been playing in the D-League for both the Springfield Armor and the Maine Red Claws. From NBA.com:
Joseph (6-7/215) becomes Brooklyn's second NBA D-League Call-Up of the
season, joining the Nets from the Springfield Armor. In 27 combined
games for Springfield and Maine this season, Joseph averaged 18.6
points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.7 steals in 34.0 minutes per
game. Acquired from Maine 02 Apr 2013 14:25:00 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/brooklyn_nets_sign_celtics_draft_pick_kris_joseph_to_a_10_day_contract/s1_7933_13296472
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/brooklyn_nets_sign_celtics_draft_pick_kris_joseph_to_a_10_day_contract/s1_7933_13296472Brooklyn Nets sign Celtics draft pick Kris Joseph to a 10 day contracthttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/brooklyn_nets_sign_celtics_draft_pick_kris_joseph_to_a_10_day_contract/s1_7933_13296472http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/3/63ffb8509b5917c8358508cdc6d3133e6556c7f0/top_story/6677336.jpgCeltics waive Kris Joseph & Jarvis VarnadoPlayers waived today: K. Joseph & J. Varnado (BOS), S. Samuels (CLE), C. Douglas-Roberts (DAL), S. Young (IND), L. Hayward (MIN) and ...— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) January 6, 2013This is a financial move on the Celtics part as deals become guaranteed for the season tomorrow. Waiving the recently signed Varnado is not unexpected, but I'm disappointed to see Joseph leaving. I feel that he'll have a solid NBA career, but it is unlikely now to be for the Celtics as I don't expect him to not get picked up off waivers.06 Jan 2013 19:04:00 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/celtics_waive_kris_joseph_jarvis_varnado/s1_7933_12592453
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/celtics_waive_kris_joseph_jarvis_varnado/s1_7933_12592453Celtics waive Kris Joseph & Jarvis Varnadohttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/celtics_waive_kris_joseph_jarvis_varnado/s1_7933_12592453http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngBoston Celtics Recall Kris Joseph From Maine Red ClawsThe Boston Celtics have released a press release to the media informing them that they have recalled Kris Joseph from the Maine Red Claws. BOSTON – The Boston Celtics announced today that they have recalled forward Kris Joseph from their NBA Development League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. Joseph, a 6’7 forward, has appeared in seven [...]21 Dec 2012 13:09:38 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/boston_celtics_recall_kris_joseph_from_maine_red_claws/s1_8567_12489610
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/boston_celtics_recall_kris_joseph_from_maine_red_claws/s1_8567_12489610Boston Celtics Recall Kris Joseph From Maine Red Clawshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/boston_celtics_recall_kris_joseph_from_maine_red_claws/s1_8567_12489610http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngBoston Celtics Reassign Rookie Kris Joseph to the D-LeaguePer the official Twitter of the Boston Celtics, after playing two games with the C’s, rookie Kris Joseph has been reassigned to the Celts D-League affiliated, the Maine Red Claws. The Celtics have assigned forward Kris Joseph to their NBA Development League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 2, 2012 Joseph [...]02 Dec 2012 15:25:15 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/boston_celtics_reassign_rookie_kris_joseph_to_the_d_league/s1_8567_12344479
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/boston_celtics_reassign_rookie_kris_joseph_to_the_d_league/s1_8567_12344479Boston Celtics Reassign Rookie Kris Joseph to the D-Leaguehttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/boston_celtics_reassign_rookie_kris_joseph_to_the_d_league/s1_8567_12344479http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngCeltics recall Joseph from MaineCeltics.com
The Boston Celtics announced today that they have recalled forward Kris Joseph from their NBA Development League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws.
Joseph, a 6’7 forward, averaged 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 block in two games while on assignment.
Kris Joseph will be back in uniform with the C's tonight. The Celtics would have probably done this anyway with Rondo's suspension, but Jeff Green and Chris Wilcox's questionable statuses for tonight make this even more logical. Personally the only benefit I see in having Joseph in Maine is to keep him fresh. He already has a pretty developed game and I'd love to see him get some extended time backing up Pierce tonight. I think he has the potential to be the answer at the backup small forward position, which the Celtics have had a void at since they let Tony Allen leave.30 Nov 2012 10:39:00 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/celtics_recall_joseph_from_maine/s1_7933_12329788
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/celtics_recall_joseph_from_maine/s1_7933_12329788Celtics recall Joseph from Mainehttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/celtics_recall_joseph_from_maine/s1_7933_12329788http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngSmack Talk Sports With Celtics F Kris Joseph: Listen Tuesday at 7:30pm ESTCLNSRadio and Smack Talk Sports will have another great show on Tuesday October 30, 2012! Co-Host of #STS the SportsProdigy Chris McCarthy had the pleasure of interviewing Boston Celtics rookie Kris Joseph @RealKrisJo and you will get to hear it on Tuesday’s broadcast! Kris Joseph talked about his time with the Boston Celtics and which [...]26 Oct 2012 19:05:28 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/smack_talk_sports_with_celtics_f_kris_joseph_listen_tuesday_at_730pm_est/s1_8567_12065620
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/smack_talk_sports_with_celtics_f_kris_joseph_listen_tuesday_at_730pm_est/s1_8567_12065620Smack Talk Sports With Celtics F Kris Joseph: Listen Tuesday at 7:30pm ESThttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/smack_talk_sports_with_celtics_f_kris_joseph_listen_tuesday_at_730pm_est/s1_8567_12065620http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngJoseph Completes Celtics’ 15-man RosterKris Joseph, the Celtics’ second-round draft pick out of Syracuse, has reportedly been given the final spot on the 15-man roster after practice on Wednesday. Joseph has faced stiff competition during pre-season from the likes of Micah Downs and Rob Kurz, but the 6-foot-7 forward has been deemed the final piece of the puzzle by [...]24 Oct 2012 20:49:35 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/joseph_completes_celtics_15_man_roster/s1_8567_12049042
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/joseph_completes_celtics_15_man_roster/s1_8567_12049042Joseph Completes Celtics’ 15-man Rosterhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/joseph_completes_celtics_15_man_roster/s1_8567_12049042http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngTrying not to overreact to Kris Joseph’s summer league performance
This is only summer league
This is only summer league
This is only summer league
I’m trying to remind myself of something that I know all too well. This is only summer league, and every summer league has a “breakout” player that never makes it in the league. But I can’t help but enjoy what I’m seeing out of Kris Joseph.
Joseph stood out again today. Despite early struggles in the Celtics’ first loss of the summer league season, Joseph finished strong in the second half, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds. He continues to shoot confidently, beat guys off the dribble and display flashes of defense that lead to easy opportunities. He is tenacious on the boards, grabbing four offensive rebounds today, many of them tipping his own missed shot back in.
It’s an impressive debut for Joseph, who has shown he’s at least on a par with all the other guys who have a chance to contribute to this team. And considering the Celtics lack depth at the wing, Joseph might have a chance, depending 12 Jul 2012 13:22:07 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/trying_not_to_overreact_to_kris_josephs_summer_league_performance/s1_3077_11206180
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/trying_not_to_overreact_to_kris_josephs_summer_league_performance/s1_3077_11206180Trying not to overreact to Kris Joseph’s summer league performancehttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/trying_not_to_overreact_to_kris_josephs_summer_league_performance/s1_3077_11206180http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png